Reserve Bank review is government’s prerogative Tuesday June 21, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks There is a new government in town and its treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is going to do a review of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
PSsst! I do declare, Mr Clare Friday June 10, 2022 By The Mandarin Editors' Picks Vividly enjoyable, jumping the Sharks, Arts for arts' sake. PSsst! Here's what we've heard (and seen).
Who exactly is our new treasurer, Jim Chalmers? Thursday June 9, 2022 By Jason Murphy Editors' Picks Our new treasurer believes Labor has never received due credit for its economic management, especially during the global financial crisis.
Another federal budget to be delivered this year Thursday June 9, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver a budget in the last week of October, so as to put the Albanese government’s election promises in play.
Australian Energy Market Operator to have power to acquire gas for emergencies Thursday June 9, 2022 By Michelle Grattan Energy & Environment This was one of a range of measures federal and state energy ministers decided at their Wednesday meeting to discuss the gas crisis.
Interest rate rise prompts questions of recession Wednesday June 8, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has refused to speculate on whether Australia is bound for a recession following the RBA's interest rate rise of 50 basis points.
Treasury’s red book brief flags falling real wages, rising inflation and interest rates Friday May 27, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Australia’s new treasurer said that after two days of rolling briefings with top mandarins, his assessment of the nation’s economic challenges were tough days ahead.
Premium Columnists MoG and the APS recast & rebuild Friday May 27, 2022 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Like reputation, trust and confidence are incredibly easy to lose, and a lot harder to build on both sides. …
CPSU welcomes Labor win, new era for engaging ‘respectfully’ Wednesday May 25, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The Community and Public Sector Union says the change in government will see ‘significant improvements’ for its members.
It’s a fresh new era as Albanese promises respect for the public service Monday May 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Anthony Albanese has flagged a new approach to the public service, using his first press conference as prime minister to praise the sector and promise…
Public sector contracts set to be scrutinised under Albanese government Monday May 23, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Consulting and labour-hire firms are on notice that going forward, there will be fewer contracts and less taxpayers’ money for them.
Election 2022: Labor costings don’t demand APS cuts Friday May 20, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal The much-awaited costings from the federal opposition have been released, with no sign of any cuts to the public service being flagged.
Treasurers’ debate: What major parties have planned for APS to make good on economic promises Thursday May 5, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The National Press Club’s federal election debate between Josh Frydenberg and Jim Chalmers canvassed what the major parties had in store for public servants.
Interest rates jump, Labor blames Morrison Tuesday May 3, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe said the board believed it was the right time to start pulling back the support it has given to the…
Election 2022: Equal pay an objective for Labor Monday May 2, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Anthony Albanese promises the Fair Work Act will be amended to make equality of pay an objective of Australia's industrial relations laws.